Hemodynamics — Flashcards

What effect does increased contractility have on end-systolic volume? _____

Which baroreceptors are responsive to both increases and decreases in arterial pressure? _____

What is the effect of increased ventricular diameter on cardiac O2 consumption? _____

Mean arterial pressure is maintained at a constant level of approximately _____ mmHg

The _____ is the point at which the vascular function curve intersects the x-axis

ADH activation of the _____ receptor on vascular smooth muscle causes vasoconstriction and increased blood pressure

If blood flow is laminar, the highest velocity occurs at the _____ of the blood vessel

What is the effect of aortic stiffening on pulse pressure?_____

What effect does increased preload have on stroke volume? _____

What effect does increased venous tone (decreased compliance) have on mean systemic pressure? _____